TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

Name: TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Address: 529 NW PRIMA VISTA BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL, 34983, US
Rating: 53.7

529 NW PRIMA VISTA BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983

License #6603133

🍛 Indian ℹ️

53.7 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 6 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR in PORT ST LUCIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 23, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Bathrooms not properly enclosed with self-closing doors, missing covered receptacles in women's restrooms, doors left open or self-closers broken.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots on floor. Manager had employee rewash and place on shelf
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used on dough
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78f, drained water
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items in bar area stored on ground.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra equipment stored in outside bar area not being used.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over garlic and veggies in walk in cooler, raw chicken over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 7 employees present at time of training
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some new employees
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.